Delhi’s Diwali Fireworks Trigger Cross-Border Air Pollution Spike With Pakistan Smog

The surge in fireworks across Delhi during Diwali has not only plunged the capital’s air quality into hazardous levels, but also affected neighbouring Pakistan’s Punjab region, where authorities reported increased smog and cited cross-border pollution links. This event highlights how festive emissions in northern India can exacerbate a regional air-quality crisis, straining bilateral environmental cooperation and public health systems.

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Delhi’s Diwali Fireworks Trigger Cross-Border Air Pollution Spike With Pakistan Smog
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Delhi’s Diwali Fireworks Trigger Cross-Border Air Pollution Spike With Pakistan Smog

IN SHORTThe surge in fireworks across Delhi during Diwali has not only plunged the capital’s air quality into hazardous levels, but also affected neighbouring Pakistan’s Punjab region, where authorities reported increased smog and cited cross-border pollution links. This event highlights how festive emissions in northern India can exacerbate a regional air-quality crisis, straining bilateral environmental cooperation and public health systems.

TL;DR

  • Delhi’s air quality deteriorated sharply after Diwali celebrations with extensive fireworks usage.
  • Many air-monitoring stations showed AQI readings well into the red zone, indicating hazardous conditions.
  • Pakistan’s Punjab province reported elevated smog levels and attributed part of the pollution to air movement from India.
  • The partial relaxation of cracker bans in Delhi this year played a role in increased emissions.
  • The annual pollution spike during the winter season continues to create serious health concerns in the region.

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